Priorities agreed for Social Care Workforce Partnership (Wales)

Last autumn, the Welsh Government published the  Memorandum of Understanding outlining the function of a new Social Care Workforce Partnership in Wales. The Partnership brings together government, employers and unions to develop best practice standards that employers can voluntarily adopt. 

The Partnership have identified the following priority areas for the next 12 months:

• Recognition Agreements (alongside Trade Union Access) - mutual agreements between an employer and trade unions
• Disciplinary and Grievance - clear guidance relating to employee appeals and rights.
• Health and Safety, including violence in the workplace -  improving health and safety at work and protecting staff from violence

You can find out more here:

First in UK group to improve social care workforce conditions | GOV.WALES

Written Statement: Social Care Workforce Partnership (15 January 2025) | GOV.WALES

Providers in Wales who have thoughts on these priority areas can contact us at [email protected]. The National Provider Forum is represented on the Workforce Partnership. Homecare Association is a part of the Forum.